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Crows Pulling Zoysia Sod: Hunting Grubs or Earthworms

Crows pull new sod for grubs or earthworms. Test: pour 4 tbsp dish soap in 2 gal water over 6 sq ft—earthworms surface. If grubs, lift sod to find C-shaped larvae. Control grubs with imidacloprid or halofenozide.

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